United States President Joe Biden said in no uncertain terms last week during the first trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines that its commitment to the country’s defense was “ironclad,” and had even sought $128 million from the US Congress to execute projects for the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement sites. Now the Philippines is seeking the same level of firm commitment from the US government in trade and commerce. This through the revival of the US
There are undisputed facts that must be at the front and core of the ongoing debate over our conflict with China on the Ayungin Shoal. These incontrovertible facts should also be at the center of the ongoing word war between the Marcos and Duterte camps on the issue. Among these undisputed facts include the narrative that follows: Ayungin Shoal (also known as Second Thomas Shoal) is inside our 200 nautical miles exclusive economic zone (EEZ). In fact, it’s only about 100 nautical miles from Palawan while, in contrast, it’s about 600 miles from China. Under the United Nations Convention on the
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